Redskins Notes: Jim Haslett Talks Secondary, Team Welcomes Back Refs

LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 23: A.J. Green #18 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs the ball to the one yard line against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on September 23, 2012 in Landover, Maryland. The Bengals lead the Redskins 24-10 at the half. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images)

ASHBURN, Va. (CBSDC) — Thursday marked the first time members of the media were able to speak with Redskins defensive coordinator Jim Haslett since Washington’s loss to the Cincinnati Bengals last Sunday.

Haslett was candid in speaking about his squad giving up three touchdowns of 48 yards or longer, including a 73-yard score on the very first offensive play of the game when wide receiver Mohamed Sanu passed to AJ Green out of the Wildcat formation.

“We knew the receiver could throw,” Haslett said. “We just didn’t know he could throw 50 yards on a rope.”

Haslett also added that they didn’t practice preparing for the Wildcat during the week.

The Redskins could be getting some much needed help in the secondary courtesy of Brandon Meriweather, who could be making his regular season debut on Sunday after being sidelined with a knee injury.